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7.1 Programming device with AppStudio
Programming the device parameters to the application as well as diagnostics in the
event of malfunctions is undertaken by default with the AppStudio development envi‐
ronment.
Installing and starting the development environment
1. Download and install the latest version of AppStudio from the online product page
for the software by following the instructions provided there.
supportpor‐
tal.sick.com
Administrator rights may be required on the PC to install the software.
2. Enter your personal license key to complete installation.
3. Start program. Path: Start > All programs > SICK > SICK AppStudio
4. Select the directory (workspace) where all data and changes are to be automati‐
cally saved.
5. Establish a connection between the software and the device via Ethernet or USB
(depending on type).
The connection wizard starts automatically.
6. The following IP addresses are configured by default on the device:
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IP address: 192.168.0.1
First steps with the device
There are various sensor apps available which can be used to demonstrate certain
device properties and as a starting point for programming.
1. The app currently connected on the device is automatically transmitted to the cre‐
ated workspace and displayed on the left side of AppExplorer.
2. Save App with a right mouse click > Export as zip file and load additional apps with a
right mouse click > Import app .
3. Selected desired app and transmit to and activate on the sensor with Run all apps
in the upper bar.
4. Start Internet browser (recommendation: Chrome, Firefox or Safari) and enter the
IP address of the device.
5. Get to know the operating principle of the app and change parameters as needed.
6. In AppExplorer, adjust UI elements in the app under pages or change the operating
principle of the app under scripts (programming in LUA). All changes are automati‐
cally saved in the workspace.
7. Transmit changes to the device via Run all apps and update the browser for visual‐
ization.
8. To compare with the original app: Assign new app name and load the originally
saved app back into AppStudio using a right mouse click >
Import app .
For more information, visit supportportal.sick.com .
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